Haines City debuts first soccer complex to benefit youth, local programs
Whether one prefers to call it "futbol" or "soccer," there was excitement all around for the first complex dedicated to the sport within Haines City.
Whether one prefers to call it "futbol" or "soccer," there was excitement all around for the first complex dedicated to the sport within Haines City.
Florida man convicted of shooting at ATF agents while speeding more than 100 mph on I-4 learns his fate
A convicted felon will spend the next four decades behind bars for firing at federal agents while leading them on a multi-county, high-speed chase through Plant City and Lakeland.
A convicted felon will spend the next four decades behind bars for firing at federal agents while leading them on a multi-county, high-speed chase through Plant City and Lakeland.
3 tree services team up to remove fallen oak from Lake Alfred family's home: ‘We’ve been blessed’
A Polk County homeowner is thanking some local heroes tonight who came to his rescue with chainsaws and a giant crane.
A Polk County homeowner is thanking some local heroes tonight who came to his rescue with chainsaws and a giant crane.
Meet Thomas Brown, the man on a mission to help every homeless veteran in Tampa
Thomas Brown runs a non-profit called Tampa Homeless Outreach. Almost every day, Brown heads into the streets to help homeless veterans.
Thomas Brown runs a non-profit called Tampa Homeless Outreach. Almost every day, Brown heads into the streets to help homeless veterans.
Man who violently beat wife with hammer shot, killed by Polk County deputy: PCSO
A man who was using a hammer to attack his wife was fatally shot by a Polk County deputy on Saturday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A man who was using a hammer to attack his wife was fatally shot by a Polk County deputy on Saturday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Lakeland father sentenced to 20 years in hot car death case that took life of 18-month-old
A Lakeland father was sentenced to 20 years in prison after leaving his 18-month-old daughter in the backseat of his car during the peak of Summer.
A Lakeland father was sentenced to 20 years in prison after leaving his 18-month-old daughter in the backseat of his car during the peak of Summer.
Child killed in fiery Polk County crash that sent 3 others to hospital: PCSO
A child is dead and three others, including a good Samaritan, were hospitalized following a fiery crash in Lakeland Thursday evening.
A child is dead and three others, including a good Samaritan, were hospitalized following a fiery crash in Lakeland Thursday evening.
Sinkhole reopens in Polk County yard
A sinkhole in Polk County has opened for the second time this year.
A sinkhole in Polk County has opened for the second time this year.
Grady Judd: Undercover massage parlor sting lands nearly 2 dozen women behind bars
Twenty massage therapists in Polk County are accused of offering sex acts to undercover detectives during a two-day sting called ‘Operation Skin So Soft.’
Twenty massage therapists in Polk County are accused of offering sex acts to undercover detectives during a two-day sting called ‘Operation Skin So Soft.’
Polk residents near Lake Bonny bring concerns to city meeting on Hurricane Milton flooding
Residents who live along Lake Bonny said they're fed up. Many homes were surrounded by floodwaters for as long as a month. Wednesday night, the city commission held a special meeting to address the concerns of residents.
Residents who live along Lake Bonny said they're fed up. Many homes were surrounded by floodwaters for as long as a month. Wednesday night, the city commission held a special meeting to address the concerns of residents.
Trulieve CEO calls rejection of Amendment 3 'encouraging' for legislature to take up the issue
Supporters of Florida's Amendment 3 are reacting to its rejection, including the cannabis company that led the effort to place the measure on the November ballot.
Supporters of Florida's Amendment 3 are reacting to its rejection, including the cannabis company that led the effort to place the measure on the November ballot.
Lakeland man fatally stabs wife upwards of 20 times: LPD
A Lakeland man has been charged with second-degree murder with a weapon after stabbing his wife, according to the Lakeland Police Department (LPD).
A Lakeland man has been charged with second-degree murder with a weapon after stabbing his wife, according to the Lakeland Police Department (LPD).
Flooded Lake Seward residents seek help, answers and permanent solutions from Polk County
Residents along Lake Seward spoke out Tuesday morning at the Polk County Commission meeting regarding concerns over the recent flooding.
Residents along Lake Seward spoke out Tuesday morning at the Polk County Commission meeting regarding concerns over the recent flooding.
Lakeland's city commission approves 6th and largest solar energy farm
The City of Lakeland will now be home to its sixth and largest solar energy farm yet. City commissioners approved the 450-acre facility Monday morning which will be located near Florida Polytechnic University's campus.
The City of Lakeland will now be home to its sixth and largest solar energy farm yet. City commissioners approved the 450-acre facility Monday morning which will be located near Florida Polytechnic University's campus.
Deadly Davenport car crash claims the life of 84 year-old man: PCSO
An elderly man died after a car crash in the Four Corners area of Davenport Sunday morning, authorities say.
An elderly man died after a car crash in the Four Corners area of Davenport Sunday morning, authorities say.
Winter Haven Police looking for driver accused of crashing into deputy three times
Winter Haven Police Department (WHPD) is looking for a man who hit a deputy stopped at a red light three times Saturday night.
Winter Haven Police Department (WHPD) is looking for a man who hit a deputy stopped at a red light three times Saturday night.
Haines City CRA to spend $3M on refreshing residents' homes via new rehab program
If you need important renovations done to your home in Haines City, you may consider applying to the Community Redevelopment Agency's new Residential Rehabilitation Program.
If you need important renovations done to your home in Haines City, you may consider applying to the Community Redevelopment Agency's new Residential Rehabilitation Program.
Gang members' argument over $5 led to woman's shooting death: PCSO
An argument between two rival gang members over a $5 drug deal led to one of the men accidentally shooting his girlfriend, killing her, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
An argument between two rival gang members over a $5 drug deal led to one of the men accidentally shooting his girlfriend, killing her, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Second gang member arrested after argument leads to woman's shooting death: Grady Judd
Investigators have arrested a second gang member several hours after a violent argument led to a woman's shooting death, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Investigators have arrested a second gang member several hours after a violent argument led to a woman's shooting death, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.